One Good Idea

Presented by

“The Laundry Brigade”

Castlegar National SchoolGalway

One Good Idea …

SaveWater & Save EnergySaveWater & Save Energy

Research: Results of Family Survey

99% have Washing Machines

51% use their dryer at least once per week

87% use the washing machine

>1 per week

22% use their washing machine

every day

66% have dryers

Water and Energy Usage:The Facts

Old Vs New machines

Energy eaters

Expensive to run

Micro plastic fibers

Wash Wisely…

Ditch Your Dryer!

by ‘The Laundry Brigade’

Why handwash and air dry?

HandwashingFossil fuels

Less water

Micro plastics

AirdryingNatural energy

Smell

Gentle

Gentle

Inexpensive

Free!

Top energy efficient washing tips

Turn down the temperature

Short Cycle Full Drum

Wash at NightFast Spin ModeTough Stains by

Hand

Buy Energy Efficient Appliances !

Getting our Message out there!

Shops

Creches

Local and regional Newspapers e.g. Connaught Tribune & Galway City Tribune

Local Businesses e.g. Fidelity Investments Ireland

Galway/Mayo Institute of Technology

School notice board, facebook page and website

Castlegar GAA club & other local clubs

We made the news headlines on Galway Bay FM

Estimated Outreach = 140,000 people

Positive Feedback

I rarely use the dryer anymore this has made a big difference to our E.S.B Bill- A School Parent

I rarely use the dryer anymore this has made a big difference to our E.S.B Bill- A School Parent

I wash more clothes together to save energy- A School Parent

I wash more clothes together to save energy- A School Parent

Here at Castlegar Camogie Club we have Ditched the Dryer when washing the jerseys- Chairperson Camogie Club

Here at Castlegar Camogie Club we have Ditched the Dryer when washing the jerseys- Chairperson Camogie Club

I bought a clothes horse- the dryer is so expensive !- Employee Fidelity Investments

I bought a clothes horse- the dryer is so expensive !- Employee Fidelity Investments